Effect of Mass Azithromycin Distributions on Childhood Growth in Niger: A Cluster-Randomized Trial

JAMA Network Open

By 
Ahmed M. Arzika, 
Ramatou Maliki, 
Mankara K. Alio, 
Amza Abdou, 
Sun Y. Cotter, 
Nicole E. Varnado, 
Elodie Lebas, 
Catherine Cook, 
Catherine E. Oldenburg, 
Kieran S. O'Brien, 
E. Kelly Callahan, 
Robin L. Bailey, 
Sheila K. West, 
Travis C. Porco, 
Thomas M. Lietman, 
and Jeremy D. Kennan

Description: Mass azithromycin distributions may decrease childhood mortality, although the causal pathway is unclear. The potential for antibiotics to function as growth promoters may explain some of the mortality benefit. This study aimed to investigate whether biannual mass azithromycin distributions are associated with increased childhood growth.

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Subcategory: Mass Drug Administration (MDA)

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